Dr. Gary Liguori (HHP) and Dr. Chris Smith (School of Nursing) have been awarded a
$1.1 million Advanced Nurse Education COMPASS Grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration
(HRSA). This award involves an interprofessional collaboration of the School of Nursing and
the Health & Human Performance Department and will address obesity and associated
chronic health condition in our community while also enhancing the curriculum and
practicum opportunities in both departments.

Dr. Shewanee Howard-Baptiste will play a primary role in the delivery of this grant
at the Physical Activity and Health Coordinator.

Other HHP personnel involved include:

Dr. Gregory Heath, public health collaborator

Dr. Marisa Colston, athletic training collaborator

Dr. Char Schmidt, nutrition collaborator

HHP Students at Chamberlain Pavilion

The Department of Health & Human Performance exists to educate and train students,
conduct and translate research, and provide service in the areas of physical activity,
preventive and rehabilitative exercise, nutrition, and health promotion. These activities
engage the university and the community for the purpose of enhancing health, performance,
and quality of life among all people. If these ideals pique your interest, please
take a closer look at one of our undergraduate or graduate programs.